Varied color where more red shows than Kuro tamenuri
Arai
Wash, as in laundry
A lighter color than the base as in Araishu, lighter red = orange-red
"Wash, as in laundry, faded" this is a general descriptive prefix.
Araishu
Orange-Red
Solid color
Kuro
Black
Solid color
Heki-tamenuri
Red over Green
Varied color where the green comes through under the red
Housoge
"Housoge" is a flower, a blossom in the paradise.
A flower pattern of Chinese Tang Dynasty and Japanese Tempyo period.
Ishi-me Kan-shitsu
Stone finish (textured)
Ishi = Stone
Increases the grip, available in black and other colors. Price for this addition is $80.00
Kikyo
Blue. Kikyo is inspired by the Chinese Bellflower.
Solid color
Kuro-tamenuri
Blackish red
Varied color where the red comes through under the black
Midori
Dark Green
Solid color
Raden
Abalone inlay
Used as decorative element
Shobu
"Shobu" is a Purple Japanese flower.
Solid color
Shu
Red (polished)
Solid Color
Urushi
Natural tree lacquer
Becomes more translucent over time. (pronounced "oo-roo-shee")
Urushi should be protected from prolonged sunlight, its only enemy.
Zogan
Decorative insert on section
Diamond shape insert available in Silver (White sea shell) Adds $55.00
Zogan
Decorative insert on section
Diamond shape insert available in Gold (24K)
Adds $60.00
The art of Urushi (Lacquerware) originated in the Jomon period (ca. 12,000 B.C. - ca. 400 B.C.) and is recognized worldwide as a distinctively Japanese traditional craft. And has attracted worldwide attention in recent times. "Wajima-nuri" is the most famous lacquerware producing city in Japan. The Nakaya original Wajima nuri fountain pen is carefully coated with several layers of urushi lacquer.